Ryukyu Sanctuary Dizajn enterijera restorana by Shinjiro Heshiki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Гвоздена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн ентеријера и изложбених простора Competition Category.
ГвозденаЕнтеријер· 2026
Ryukyu Sanctuary Dizajn enterijera restorana
Client: Shabu Shabu Ryukyu
Гвоздена награда A' Design Award Winner in Ентеријер Category
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The Design
About Ryukyu Sanctuary Dizajn enterijera restorana
Ryukyu Sanctuary je enterijer restorana koji se nalazi na aveniji Kokusai-dori u Nahi, na Okinavi. Fasada je oblikovana poput koralne školjke, sačinjena od specijalno izvijenih čeličnih šipki ručno obojenih u tonovima koralno plave i smaragdne. Prolazeći kroz ulaz, gosti prelaze iz prometne ulice u mirnu trpezariju. Ručno malterisani zidovi rekreiraju teksturu koralnih formacija. Pregrada od vitraža dimenzija 4700 x 1700 milimetara nosi motive mora i kopna Okinave. Rjukju staklo i indirektno osvetljenje upotpunjuju prostor.
The Recognition
About the Гвоздена награда A' Design Award
Ryukyu Sanctuary Dizajn enterijera restorana је добитник Гвоздене награде A' Design Award, престижног признања које се додељује добрим дизајнима који испуњавају професионалне и индустријске захтеве очекиване од добро осмишљених творевина. Добитници Гвоздене награде показују велико умеће, високу специјализацију, стручно разумевање и креативне способности својих твораца. Очекује се да Ryukyu Sanctuary Dizajn enterijera restorana буде високо цењена, дивљена и вољена творевина која је практична и иновативна. Овај дизајн награђен Гвозденом наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе индустрије и има компетентна техничка својства повезана са знањем и талентом. Захваљујући темељности, Ryukyu Sanctuary Dizajn enterijera restorana заслужује поштовање и осмишљен је да пружи побољшања квалитета живота која помажу да свет буде бољи.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Located on Okinawa's busy Kokusai-dori, the facade's coral shell evokes a reef in emerald green seas, acting as a portal. In Okinawa, coral symbolizes protection and life. This design bridges tradition with modern art via hand-crafted plaster that recreates the tactile texture of reefs. Inside, city noise fades into a serene, underwater dimension. The sanctuary mirrors the mythical Dragon Palace, a space where local heritage, craftsmanship, and hospitality coexist in harmony.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Stained-glass: 4700 mm x 1700 mm. Floor area: 154 sqm. Ceiling height: 2800 mm. Structure: Reinforced Concrete. Finishes: Hand-plastered art walls, steel flat-bar art painting, custom Ryukyu glass installations.
- Tags
- Okinawa Design, Ryukyu Glass, Coral Reef Architecture, Undersea Atmosphere, Ryugu-jo Concept, Handcrafted Plaster Art, Japanese Restaurant, Light and Shadow, Cultural Identity, Authentic Ryukyu Modern
- Production Technology
- The facade features custom-curved steel bars hand-painted in coral-blue and emerald tones to mimic reef rhythms. Interior walls use hand-plastered textures to recreate the tactile depth of coral formations. A 4700mm x 1700mm glass partition combines stained-glass artistry with traditional motifs. By integrating Ryukyu glass with indirect lighting, the design achieves a balance of materiality and ethereal light, blending local craftsmanship with contemporary spatial art.
- Design Challenge
- Strict fire codes required smoke exhaust windows on the facade, while local laws prohibited external signage. These constraints were overcome by using the cubic curvature of custom steel bars to mask functional elements, creating a facade that acts as its own landmark. By integrating a banyan tree motif into the play of shadows, the building achieves a distinctive identity that prioritizes artistic expression over conventional commercial branding, harmonizing necessity with creativity.
- Research
- This project explores the link between Okinawa and the sea, using coral as a vital cultural symbol. Research focused on translating coral's protective qualities into a spatial experience. By using local craft and Ryukyu glass, the design reinterprets natural elements for a modern context. Despite strict fire and signage codes, the project transformed legal constraints into a landmark facade that honors marine heritage and Okinawa's poetic spirit.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by Ryugu-jo, the mythical undersea palace. This project embodies "Authentic Ryukyu Modern" by blending Okinawan heritage with contemporary luxury. It seeks to recreate the serene beauty of coral reefs submerged in emerald green waters, redefining traditional motifs into a timeless spatial experience that honors the island's natural and cultural roots.
- Project Duration
- Design planning for the project began in February 2024 in Naha, Okinawa, with construction completed in July 2024.
- Operation Flow
- The journey begins on vibrant Kokusai-dori Avenue. Passing through the coral shell facade, guests experience a dramatic sensory shift as urban noise is replaced by serene silence. This threshold acts as a portal to another dimension. Inside, the play of light through Ryukyu glass and tactile reef-like walls create an immersive underwater world. This transition from the chaotic city to a tranquil sanctuary allows diners to lose track of time, fully entering the mythical atmosphere of the Dragon Palace.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Conception Co., Ltd., 2025.
- Image Credits
- Photographer: Masahiro Ishibashi
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